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Thank you for visiting my website!
You are one of millions of people who are considering having cosmetic
surgery to improve appearance—you are certainly not alone
in your interest. Cosmetic surgery can
improve your body image and enhance your self-esteem. Over the years,
improvements in technique and technology have enabled cosmetic surgeons
to achieve excellent, reliable results.
When the “right” person teams
up with the “right” cosmetic surgeon, the results can
be wonderful. Who is the “right” person for cosmetic
surgery? The right person is someone who wants cosmetic surgery
to please him or herself rather than strictly to meet someone else’s
expectations. The right person has reasonable expectations and understands
that surgery is an art, not an exact science. The goal should be
improvement not perfection, as perfection in any endeavor is impossible
to achieve. The right person understands that cosmetic surgery is
real surgery and that complications can occur. Revisions are sometimes
necessary to achieve optimal results.
The “right” cosmetic surgeon, on the other hand, must
possess the following characteristics:
Good judgment –
By integrating intelligence, knowledge and experience, the surgeon
with good judgement is able to diagnose accurately and formulate
the best surgical (or non-surgical) treatment plan.
Technical competence
– The most brilliantly conceived operation might be a total
failure if the surgeon cannot operate well. You want a surgeon with
“golden hands.”
Artistic Sensibility
– Obviously this is an important quality for any surgeon dealing
with aesthetic concerns.
Experience
– As with any skill, there is a surgical learning curve. Experience
is necessary to become and remain competent. Choose a surgeon who
has been in practice for a number of years and who regularly performs
the type of surgery you desire.
Enthusiasm –
People perform well when they enjoy what they do. Choose a surgeon
who has a spark of passion about cosmetic surgery. Avoid a surgeon
to whom surgery has become nothing more than a lucrative business
venture.
Compassion –
This is critical. Even the most competent surgeon can be ineffective
if he/she is not a kind and caring individual who places the patient’s
best interest above all other considerations at all times.
How does one go about finding the “right” cosmetic
surgeon? Check into the following:
Training –
There is no substitute for training at a well-respected medical
center. Inquire into where the surgeon went to medical school as
well as where and in what specialty he/she did residency training.
Board certification
– While not a guarantee of competency, board certification
is proof that a surgeon has completed necessary training and was
able to pass oral and written examinations given by the specialty
board. While many surgical specialties now embrace cosmetic surgery,
the gold standard is still certification by the American Board of
Plastic Surgery.
Recommendations
– Ask your doctor, friends or relatives for a recommendation.
The experience of satisfied (and dissatisfied) people is an important
consideration. People who work in hospital operating rooms (nurses,
surgeons, anesthesiologists) get to know surgeons’ capabilities
and are good sources of information.
Type of practice
– Does a surgeon operate at a teaching hospital where residents
may be involved with patient care, or at a community hospital where
the surgeon has sole responsibility? Does the surgeon operate at
a hospital or at a freestanding surgical center? Think about which
settings you are most comfortable with.
Over the past 21 years, thousands of people have felt that I was
the “right” surgeon for them and have entrusted me with
their care. I hope that you find my website to be interesting and
informative. Please e-mail me if you
have any questions or concerns, and call my office if you would
like to schedule a CONSULTATION.
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